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Free Level 3 Teaching Assistant Course in Durham

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Teaching Assistant Level 3 Course in Durham. Classes run at New College Durham's Framwellgate Moor Campus, daytime and part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. This course builds the specialist knowledge and skills needed to support teaching and learning in a school setting. You'll work through units covering the key areas of classroom support, developing your practice as you go. The course runs over one year. You'll need to be working or have experience in a school environment to get the most from it.

Who this course is for

Course may be subject to change.

This course is aimed for people aged 19 years or over.

This advanced course will provide those working in a school environment with the required specialist knowledge and skills to support teaching and learning.

Progression through the units will allow you to further develop your skills. Completion of the course will allow you to access a range of career opportunities.

Entry requirements

Please refer to College website.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop specialist knowledge of how to support teaching and learning in a school setting.
  • You'll build skills in assisting teachers with planning and delivering lessons.
  • You'll learn how to support pupils with different learning needs.
  • You'll understand safeguarding responsibilities and how they apply in schools.
  • You'll develop your ability to communicate effectively with pupils, teachers, and parents.
  • You'll learn how to monitor and record pupil progress.
  • You'll build knowledge of the curriculum and how it is delivered in practice.

How you will learn

You'll attend daytime classes at Framwellgate Moor Campus throughout the year. Learning is classroom based, with tutor-led sessions covering the knowledge and skills required for each unit. Assessment is likely to include a combination of written assignments, observations in a school setting, and evidence gathered from your workplace practice. The provider will confirm the full assessment approach when you enrol.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. New College Durham will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching Assistant: support teachers and pupils day to day in school
  • Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA): take on greater responsibility in the classroom
  • Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support Assistant: work with pupils with additional needs
  • Learning Mentor: provide pastoral and academic support to students
  • Classroom Support Worker: assist with lesson delivery across year groups
  • Early Years Teaching Assistant: support learning in Reception and Key Stage 1

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: a step toward teaching roles in further education.
  • Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training: for those aiming to teach in colleges or adult learning settings.
  • HLTA Assessment: if you want to take on a Higher Level Teaching Assistant role, your school can put you forward for HLTA status assessment.
  • Degree in Education or Primary Teaching (QTS): for those considering a move into qualified teacher status.
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